The Knights Templar – Warriors, Bankers, and Legends of the Holy Grail

This episode traces the dramatic rise and fall of the Knights Templar, a medieval order founded in 1119 to protect pilgrims in the Holy Land. Endorsed by the Catholic Church, the Templars became elite warriors, powerful landowners, and pioneers of early banking, amassing wealth and influence across Europe. Surrounded by rumors of hidden relics and secret rituals, they eventually fell victim to King Philip IV of France, who sought their riches and accused them of heresy. Dissolved in 1312, the Templars left behind a legacy of mystery, conspiracy theories, and enduring legend.